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H.R. 5701 (IH) - Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Category: Bills and Statutes

Collection: Congressional Bills

SuDoc Class Number: Y 1.6:
Y 1.4/6:

Congress Number: 119th Congress

Congress Session: 1st Session

Last Action Date Listed: October 6, 2025

Action: Mrs. Sykes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Bill Number: H.R. 5701

Bill Version: Introduced in House (IH)

Short Title: Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Full Title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouses and surviving spouses insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes.

Sponsors: Emilia Strong Sykes(OH)

Committees: Committee on Ways and Means (Standing)

United States Code Reference: 42 U.S.C. 402 and 416